Basketball Game Preview: Gaithersburg Trojans vs. Walter Johnson Wildcats

The Gaithersburg Trojans are taking a road trip to face off against the Walter Johnson Wildcats at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.

Gaithersburg will bounce into Monday's contest after beating Richard Montgomery, who they had gone 2-7 against in their nine prior meetings. Gaithersburg managed a 38-33 victory over Richard Montgomery on Friday.

Meanwhile, Walter Johnson strolled past Damascus with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 60-44.

Gaithersburg better keep an eye on Kendall Alexander. She was instrumental in Walter Johnson's win, dropping a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds. Alexander is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least four every time she's taken the court this season. Elizabeth Martin was another key player, going 6 for 9 on her way to 14 points.

Walter Johnson smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in ten consecutive matches dating back to last season.

Walter Johnson pushed their record up to 3-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Gaithersburg, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.

Gaithersburg took a serious blow against Walter Johnson in their previous meeting back in February, falling 60-32. Can Gaithersburg avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.